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Tebay Flooding

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Flood risk in Tebay today: Watch

Conditions are worth watching: heavy rain has fallen nearby (16.8 mm in the last 24 hours at Rainfall station). Keep an eye on updates if heavy rain continues.

Updated 2026-10-09 15:11:07 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Tebay
Tebay
Village and civil parish in Cumbria, England

Tebay is a village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, within the historic borders of Westmorland. It lies in the upper Lune Valley, at the head of the Lune Gorge. The parish had a population of 728 in the 2001 census, increasing to 776 at the Census 2011.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Tebay’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
30 Sep 2026 08:51 Flood Alert
Coast at North Morecambe Bay
29 Sep 2026 15:26 Flood Alert
Coast at North Morecambe Bay
28 Sep 2026 09:15 Flood Alert
Coast at North Morecambe Bay
27 Sep 2026 15:56 Flood Alert
Coast at North Morecambe Bay
13 Sep 2026 09:27 Flood Alert
Coast at North Morecambe Bay
12 Sep 2026 16:49 Flood Alert
Coast at North Morecambe Bay

The watercourse nearest Tebay

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Lune, about 30 m from the middle of Tebay's gauges. It flows on to the sea.

A gauge downstream shows water that has already passed this point; one upstream sees it first. Distances along the river are from the point on the River Lune nearest the middle of Tebay's gauges. From Ordnance Survey’s river map (OS Open Rivers), which leaves out small streams, ditches and culverts, so a nearer one may exist. This describes where water goes on the map; it says nothing about flooding at any address. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.

Useful Links
Flood Monitoring in Tebay

Tebay is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Lune, in Westmorland and Furness. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The River Lune is monitored by 1 station (Lunes Bridge). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There is 1 Environment Agency flood warning area within 10km of Tebay. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: River Lune, Rawthey, Dee and other watercourses from Tebay to Kirkby Lonsdale including Sedbergh and Killington.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 4 storm overflows within 5km of Tebay. None of the 4 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

Each has its own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Tebay, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

How much rain falls on Tebay

Tebay gets about 1,790 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month December, 221 mm; driest April, 90 mm). That is 54% wetter than the UK as a whole, which averages 1,163 mm a year. See the rain gauges →

A thirty-year average for the area, not a forecast and not a flood risk on its own. Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991–2020 (5 km grid), 1.4 km away. Average rainfall: HadUK-Grid v1.3.2, Met Office. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Recorded floods near Tebay

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. These are records of mapped extents, not a full list of floods. See them on the map →

  • 2020-02-09 — Storm Ciara 09_02_2020 (Other)
  • 2015-12-05 — Town Head Farm, Tebay
  • 2015-12-05 — B6260, Tebay (Drainage)
  • 2015-12-05 — Tebay 05_12_2015 (Other)
  • 1997-02-01 — Flooding 01_02_1997 (Main river)

Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Tebay today?

Current verdict: Watch. Conditions are worth watching: heavy rain has fallen nearby (16.8 mm in the last 24 hours at Rainfall station). Keep an eye on updates if heavy rain continues.

Which rivers affect Tebay?

Tebay has river level monitoring on River Lune — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Tebay?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has Tebay flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 1 recorded flood extent around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2020. That is a count of mapped extents, not of separate floods. Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded. See the flood history link below.

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